Why You Need To Visit Kedarnath For a Holiday This Year?

Being one of the top religious tourist destinations in the country, Kedarnath is home to the majestic mountains, quaint villages, surreal temples and a scenic beauty which will definitely take your breath away. Hence, if you're a lover of the mountains, make sure to get in touch with one of the popular travel agencies in Kolkata. Meanwhile, read on to know more about the unique and off-beat places you can visit in this beautiful mountainous city. 

Gandhi Sarover 

Gandhi Sarover is a small lake with crystal clear water. It is also known as Chorabari Tal because it is situated on the mouth of Chorabari Bamak Glacier. This lake lies on the foot hills of Kedarnath and Kirthi Stambh peak at an altitude of 3900 mts above sea level. You can even trek to Gandhi Sarovar and experience some of the breathtaking waterfalls on the way. 

Phata 

Phats is a small village, located enroute to Kedarnath. It is strategically and commercially situated on the Gopeshwar-Gaurikund Road. It is also famous for having a helipad which is used by the pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath Dham.  

Sonprayag 

Sonprayag is a place of religious significance which is located enroute to the kedarnath Dham. Prayag means confluence and Sonprayag lies at the confluence of the two holy rivers Basuki and Mandakini. This place also offers a scintillating view of the snow-covered mountains and the lush-green Sonprayag valley.

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Vasuki Tal Lake

According to Hindu Mythology it is believed that, Lord Vishnu bathed in this lake at the auspicious Raksha Bandhan Festival. The Vasuki Taal is a high glacial lake situated at an altitude of 14, 200 feet above sea level in Kedarnath of Uttarakhand. You can even spot divine flowers blooming along the periphery of the lake like the Brahma, Kamal, etc.

Make sure to get in touch with one of the popular Kolkata travel agency. Communicate the trip details to the help team so that they can create a customized itinerary for you. You can even get cool discounts on the same. 

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